Manchester United are set for their biggest test of the season when they host rivals Man City in a huge derby showdown this weekend.Erik ten Hag's side battled to a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United to move up eighth, six points behind neighbours City at the top.City secured the most recent bragging rights when they beat United in the FA Cup final, but the Red Devils have cause for optimism having won the last time the two teams met at OldTrafford.
But Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Sergio Reguilon and Amad Diallo are all set to be still sidelined.City have a much cleaner bill of health, with only long-term absentee Kevin De Bruyne in the treatment room.Ten Hag lauded former captain Harry Maguire following his star performance in United’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
This will be the ninth Premier League Manchester derby played immediately after both sides have had a UEFA Champions League group stage game. Manchester City have won five of their previous eight , with Manchester United’s only victory coming in December 2012 . Manchester United came from behind to win this exact fixture 2-1 last season – they're looking to win consecutive home league games against Man City for the first time since a run of three between 2008-09 and 2010-11.
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